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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,671.20, 367,006.80 and 160,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,671.20, 367,006.80 and 160,960.40 is: 241,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,671.20 : 367,006.80 = 160,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,671.20/367,006.80 = 160,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,671.20x = 367,006.80 × 160,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,671.20x = 59,073,561,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,073,561,330.72/244,671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,440.60

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